Proposals for oral communications should primarily address themes in the history of physics and astronomy, including their connections with related fields such as mathematics, chemistry, and the broader history of science and culture. Contributions focusing on historical scientific instruments and documentary sources relevant to these areas are also welcome. Equally pertinent are studies exploring the role of the history of physics and astronomy in science education and in the design and interpretation of museum exhibitions.
Thematic sessions
The Physics of the Cat: One Hundred Years of the Schrödinger Equation
A historical and conceptual reflection on the Schrödinger equation and its legacy in contemporary physics, with particular attention to interpretations, debates, and cultural implications.
The Historical and Scientific Legacy of Giuseppe Piazzi
A session dedicated to the figure of Giuseppe Piazzi, his role in the history of astronomy, and the documentary and instrumental heritage associated with his work.
Physics and Physicists of the Twentieth Century in Naples
An in‑depth exploration of the Neapolitan scientific tradition in the twentieth century, focusing on its schools, leading figures, and national and international networks of collaboration.
The Development of Meteorology and Volcanology
A session devoted to the historical evolution of meteorology and volcanology in Italy, examined from a scientific‑historical perspective.
History of Physics and Astronomy from the Seventeenth to the Nineteenth Century
Insights into the figures, instruments, observational practices, and theoretical developments that shaped three centuries of the physical and astronomical sciences.
Dialogue Between History, Education, and Public Outreach in Physics and Astronomy
A session devoted to the intersections between historical research, the teaching of scientific disciplines, and the public communication of science.
Museums and Scientific Collections of Physics and Astronomy in Italy and Worldwide
Contributions on the preservation, enhancement, cataloguing, and educational use of historical collections, with particular attention to exemplary museological practices.
